Craft Lightning: 15 Minute Crafts: Envelope Gift Holder

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Welcome to another week of Craft Lightning: Crafts You Can Make in 15 Minutes or Less, hosted by The Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts!  I’m so happy to be sharing this fun idea for a gift holder made from an envelope with you today.  It’s quick, it’s easy, and it can be just [...]

Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic Paper Crafting Line

Making over some simple dollar store items with American Crafts Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic line to spruce up my kitchen for spring! Have you seen the new Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic line from American Crafts, designed by Liz Kartchner?  I was recently sent some of the items from the line and am so [...]

Wedding Wednesday: Place Card Holders

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So, as I’m sure you know by now, we are in full wedding planning mode over here (or as I like to call it Wedding Madness!!!).  The venue has been booked, the theme (flowers) has been decided, the colors (purple and yellow) have been chosen, the bride has said yes to the dress, and the [...]

Valentine’s Creative Bloggers Google+ Hangout

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Our creative Community is putting together another awesome week of LIVE crafting and craft ideas! The week of February 4th through the 8th is all about Valentine’s Day crafts! You’ll be able to watch all the live crafting videos right here, or come back after any video or videos to watch the taped session(s). You [...]

Craft Lightning Holiday Edition: Nutcracker Gift Card Holder in Under 15 Minutes

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I’m so excited to be participating in another Craft Lightning series hosted by Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts! These crafts are all ones that can be done in under 15 minutes (minus drying time). Be sure to check out all the other great projects in this series and you can even share your [...]

Wedding Wednesday: Flowers!

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My daughter doesn’t really want a theme for her wedding per se – she says that all she knows is that she just wants flowers, flowers, and more flowers.  So, I guess that kind of IS the theme!  Because I’m kind of crafty, the majority of the flowers are going to be handmade.  She’ll be [...]

#HolidayHangout: Three Quick and Easy Ornaments

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Recently, I joined in with Erin of My Very Educated Mother and her No Ugly Ornament series on her blog.  I made one of my all time favourite ornaments – a folded paper starburst.  Head on over to Erin’s blog to see the tutorial. Erin also invited me to join in on her Handmade #HolidayHangout: [...]

Guest Appearance on #MomTV: Making Gift Bags from Envelopes

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  My dear friend Rebecca Parsons has just launched a new show on MomTV called 3rd Thursdays with Rebecca E. Parsons and her first episode aired yesterday (yes I know it wasn’t Thursday but due to Thanksgiving, it was changed for this time).  She asked me to be on the show with a gift wrap [...]

The Big Event: World Cardmaking Day Online LIVE Crafting Event

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This weekend is the big event!  We have two days of amazing craft demonstrations and free giveaways in honour of World Cardmaking Day.  We’ll be going on Saturday from noon to 5 pm Eastern and Sunday from noon to 530 pm Eastern.  This is a free event and you don’t need a webcam or mic [...]

Tissue Paper Suncatchers

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This week I’m taking part in Craft Lightning -  Angie from Country Chic Cottage has teamed up with Carolina from Moore Craft Time to present a whole week of crafts that can be completed in 15 minutes or less (not including drying time).  Angie and Carolina will share a quick craft each day this week [...]